Wednesday, August 26, 2015

British held hostage in Yemen rescued by Emirati forces

Bob
Semple, the British hostage, who was released by the UAE forces in Yemen, said
he was very grateful for the assistance of the UAE.

Speaking
today, Bob Semple said:"I am delighted and relieved to be back home safely
and to be reunited with my family after such a long time.

"My
wife Sallie and I want to thank all the people who supported us through this
ordeal: especially the Foreign Office, Hostage UK, the Police, our family,
friends and well wishers, and the UAE forces who secured my release. We are
incredibly grateful to you all.

"We
would also like to thank the media for showing restraint during my 18 months in
captivity, and I ask that this continues, allowing me to enjoy some valuable
and much missed time with my family. It is great to be home." –End-